A trial involving more than 11,000 patients has revealed sitting up or lying flat after a stroke makes no difference to their recovery. The research l...
Medicine
Taking 5 and more medicines in 65 may up risk of death: Study
Washington D.C : A new study warns that older adults, who take more than five medications, are at increased risk of falls, frailty, disability and eve...
Scientists identify cause, possible treatment for life-threatening gut condition
Investigators at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and international colleagues have discovered a genetic cause and potential treatment strategy...
Extra-virgin olive oil preserves memory, protects brain against Alzheimer’s
The Mediterranean diet, rich in plant-based foods, is associated with a variety of health benefits, including a lower incidence of dementia. Now, rese...
Aspirin reduces risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women
Taking a low-dose aspirin before bed can reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia, which can cause premature birth and, in extreme cases, maternal and fetal d...
New gonorrhea treatment targets enzyme needed for respiration
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers have identified a possible new treatment for gonorrhea, using a peptide that thwarts the infection-causing bacteri...
Early antiretroviral therapy may lead to bone loss in patients with HIV
Washington D.C. [USA]: A recent study has found that early antiretroviral treatment (ART) at the time of diagnosis may lead greater bone loss compared...
Intensive BP lowering reduces CKD patients risk of premature dying: SPRINT TRIAL
Washington D.C. [USA] : According to a recent clinical trial, intensive blood pressure lowering benefits patients with chronic kidney disease. The app...
Bioengineers create more durable, versatile wearable for diabetes monitoring
Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas are getting more out of the sweat they’ve put into their work on a wearable diagnostic tool tha...
High fat diet reduces gut bacteria, Crohn’s disease symptoms
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have shown a high fat diet may lead to specific changes in gut bacteria that could f...
